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There's a lot of stuff people have submitted to the site over the past 8 years that hasn't been reviewed yet. ChuckyG and Red Ant are currently trying to review as much of it as possible. If you'd like to help, check out the request for editors message I posted on inthe00s. I plan on adding more sections to the site and improving what's here once the existing material has been reviewed.

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These are the latest music quizzes available on our newest site, amIwrong that will appeal to 90's fanatics.

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Top Ten Albums List by jerry
  • 10. Lauryn Hill, "The miss eduction of Lauryn Hill"
    ahhh, this is joint with Alicia Keys Songs in A- Minor. which are both great.!
  • 9. Staind, "Break the cycle"
    Abit depressing if your not in the mood, but just what u need i you are!!
  • 8. Stereophonics, "Performance and cocktails"
    Not Bad for a welsh band!!
  • 7. Prodigy, "The Fat of the land"
    Fat!!
  • 6. Incubus, "Morning View"
    treeeemendous
  • 5. Coldplay, "Parachutes"
    an incredible album, the new ones excellent too!!
  • 4. deftones, "Around the fur"
    The first track will rock u, the rest is good to
  • 3. Metallica, "Metallica (The Black album)"
    Contains some of the greatest tracks ever!
  • 2. Oasis, "Definatly Maybe"
    Very close in greatness to 'Whats the story' !! but Def May just pips it!!
  • 1. Nirvana, "Nevermind"
    It's in everyones collection, and if not, it should be!!
Added to the site on February 12, 2010
Top Ten Albums List by Chris
  • 10. Eels, "Beautiful Freak"
    A very underrated bands, Eels' debut has a range of sounds on it and has just an edge of humour to it which is a nice touch.
  • 9. Manic Street Preachers, "Everything Must Go"
    In my opinion the best album by an exceptional band. I have to say though that I'm not the biggest fan of The Holy Bible though.
  • 8. Garbage, "Version 2.0"
    Eclipses their debut because the album as a whole has a more complete feel to it. The venom is still there and it certainly kicks.
  • 7. The Verve, "A Storm In Heaven"
    An amazingly mellow album, especially as A Northern Soul was quite jagged. Really soothing, a work of art.
  • 6. Ash, "1977"
    By far Ash's best album, the number of singles spawned from it speaks for itself and any album that starts with the sound of a TIE Fighter has to be good.
  • 5. The Great Escape, "Blur"
    Blur at their best, a whole range of styles and some absolute classics.
  • 4. Radiohead, "The Bends"
    Loads of excellent tracks and an outstanding album in it's own right but just not quite as polished as OK COmputer.
  • 3. Oasis, "Definitely Maybe"
    The definitive Oasis album, the songs are just that much sharper than Morning Glory, which was not far off the list itself. Top stuff.
  • 2. Radiohead, "OK Computer"
    Another flawless album in which the songs all fit perfectly. Every track is clever and there is a great dark feel to the album.
  • 1. The Verve, "Urban Hymns"
    Simply put, my favourite album ever. The songs are not only great individually but the album as a whole is superb. Achingly beautiful in places, disheartening at times but uplifting on the whole, a majestic piece of work.
Not the biggest Nirvana fan but I acknowledge them, Smashing pumpkins very good also, RATM's debut is awesome, Feeder are an underrated band, Weezer are pretty good, Supergrass are superb, Foo Fighters, Pulp, Mercury Rev and Ocean Colour Scene are also worthy of a mention. It was very hard to choose, I tried to pick some less well known stuff but had to put things that a lot of others put as I just couldn't create a list without OK COmputer, for example. As for the 80s, I can't be bothered doing a list as it would read something like: The Smiths, The Smiths, The Smiths, The Smiths, you get the idea. ;)
Added to the site on February 12, 2010
Top Ten Albums List by Will M
  • 10. The Downward Spiral, "Nine Inch Nails"
  • 9. Pearl Jam, "Ten"
  • 8. Sparkle and Fade, "Everclear"
    This band portrayed messages of confusion and angst better than any other band i know
  • 7. Radiohead, "OK Computer"
  • 6. Sublime, "Sublime"
    the best punk/ska/reggae/etc. band of the 90s
  • 5. Nirvana, "Nevermind"
    gotta have this one...
  • 4. Rage Against the Machine, "Rage Against the Machine"
    never been a band similiar to these guys
  • 3. oasis, "(whats the story) morning glory?"
  • 2. soundgaarden, "superunknown"
  • 1. Smashing Pumpkins, "Siamese Dream"
    I can't believe any of you idiots haven't put this band to your lists yet
grunge ruled this era, or so i wished it did. i purposely left out all the shitty pop stuff (such as Michael Jackson), all those female artists that seemed to grow so profoundly in this era (although sheryl crow was not that bad...alanis does suck), all rap, (snoop dogg and dre, tupac, they all suck), and any nu metal/metal (like Metallica, Korn, etc.) bands that also deserved to be recognized are Alice and Chains, Tool, Green Day, Rancid, and Temple of the Dog.
Added to the site on January 01, 2010
Top Ten Albums List by Lindsey
  • 10. Nirvana, "Nevermind"
    Nirvan is one of the best bands of all time, so I really dont have much to say! Just AWESOME~
  • 9. Bush, "Sixteenth Stone"
    Gavin and the boys are incredible!! Altho this is the only album that did anything big, but Im a hardcore Bush fan and anythign by them is great!
  • 8. Reel Big Fish, "Turn the Radio On"
    The energy this band has is incredible! This is by far their best work ever!!
  • 7. Our Lady Peace, "Clumsy"
    The only thing i can really say is awesome!
  • 6. Dance Hall Crashers, "Purr"
    DHC is a band with the lead singers who are 2 women who are talented both vocally and lyrically!! They are one of my favorite bands of all time ever!! Girls this is a cd that will help you thru the worst times in your life!!!
  • 5. Blink 182, "Dude Ranch "
    It is a shame that this band has now sold out!! This cd and the ones before Enema are awesome!
  • 4. Goldfinger, "Hang Ups"
    Not many of you out there prolly know who Goldfinger is, but in a few words they are one of the best pop punk bands out there! There music says everything you couldn't in your own words!
  • 3. Sublime, "40 oz. to Freedom"
    Great album to listen to when you are havin a party!
  • 2. 311, "Transistor"
    311 is soo musically and lyrically talented!! I love them! If you dont have this album go out and get it!
  • 1. No Doubt, "Tragic Kingdom"
    They are just an amazing band and this album proves it all right there!!
Added to the site on January 01, 2010
Top Ten Albums List by Flood
  • 10. Guns 'N Roses, "Use Your Illusion 2"
    Axl Rose is cool because he likes NIN. It doesn't hurt that his songs don't suck even if some of his clothes do. "Estranged" and "Civil War" are minor classics.
  • 9. Soundgarden, "Superunknown"
    Beautifully dark and aggressive.
  • 8. Chemical Brothers, "Dig Your Own Hole"
    One of the coolest records ever.
  • 7. Beck, "Mellow Gold"
    Outstanding debut from pop music's resident weirdo/musical alchemist.
  • 6. Garbage, "Garbage"
    I'm a big fan of producer/drummer Butch Vig; and Shirley Manson is the perfect pop sex goddess.
  • 5. Alice In Chains, "Dirt"
    A great album to remind you someone out there is more fucked-up than you are. One of the Seattle music scene's best bands of all time.
  • 4. The Jesus And Mary Chain, "Honey's Dead"
    What girly-man British bands like Starsailor and Coldplay should have emulated.
  • 3. Nirvana, "Nevermind"
    I don't think I need to justify why I put them in this list.
  • 2. Smashing Pumpkins, "Siamese Dream"
    Any album that has "Hummer" in it is near-perfect.
  • 1. Nine Inch Nails, "The Fragile"
    "Fans" who hated this album because it wasn't "Spiral #2" can fuck off. This album is the best NIN album and a proper masterpiece to close the 90s (released 1999).
Added to the site on January 01, 2010
Top Ten Albums List by Freedman
  • 10. Guns 'n Roses, "Use Your Illusions II"
    The Followup to illusions 1, almost as good, GNR battles with Sublime for my favorite band ever
  • 9. Sublime, "Sublime (self titled)"
    Sublime again on the charts Baby. Bradley Nowell, Rest in Peace.
  • 8. Counting Crows, "August and Everything After"
    This cd shows all kinds of emotions and incredible songs
  • 7. Smashing Pumpkins, "Meloncollie and the Infinite Sadness"
    Just Incredible. Rendered Speechless.
  • 6. Oasis, "Whats the Story?(Morning Glory)"
    Mostly All The Oasis youve ever wanted. The Ghallagers kick ass! There best cd ever.
  • 5. Pearl Jam, "Ten"
    Showed everyone something with Jeremy, and add Even Flow, your set. And thars only two songs off the cd!
  • 4. Guns 'n Roses, "Use Your Illusion I"
    Guns 'n Roses is one of the greatest bands of all time, and this cd really shows that shit. Its got everything, including two of the best songs of the 90's, November Rain and Estranged.
  • 3. Sublime, "40 Oz. to Freedom"
    My Absolute Favorite band ever, and one of my favorite albums ever. You gotta hear it.
  • 2. Red Hot Chili Peppers, "Blood Sugar Sex Magik"
    The Breakthrough Album for the chili peppers. Packed with
  • 1. Nirvana, "Nevermind"
    What can i say? Best Grunge album ever. Kurt Cobain was a genious and in my mind invented Grunge
REM, Blind Melon, and another Chili Peppers album just missed, along with Boston, Mettalica, and much more goooood shit
Added to the site on January 01, 2010
Top Ten Albums List by Chad S
  • 10. N Sync, "N Sync"
    Just Kidding...all boy bands suck @$$..except for 2-Gether..the weird al of boy bands, I missed N SyncTheyre the only one tolerble
  • 9. Soundtrack, "The Crow "
    An essential piece of music for any 90's alternative fan.
  • 8. Green Day, "Dookie"
    There are not many albums that I love every song on, but this is one of those rare exceptions. God, this brings back High School memories...
  • 7. matchbox 20, "Yourself or Someone Like You"
    Normally, I would dismiss this kind of stuff as pop, and write it off, but this album truly shines. A glimmer of talent in a generally talentless pop music arena.
  • 6. Nine Inch Nails , "The Downward Spiral"
    Gritty, tough, dark and a classic. I personally prefer "Pretty Hate Machine", but that was released in 1989, therefore, not eligable here.
  • 5. Soul Asylum, "Let Your Dim Light Shine"
    One of the greatest, most underrated albums of the 90's. Find this and buy it!
  • 4. Weezer, "TIE- The Blue Album and Pinkerton"
    I am a huge weezer fan. Rivers Cuomo i my idol. These 2 albums practically defined my teenage years.
  • 3. Nirvana, "Nevermind"
    Wow..man, this is simply a masterpiece
  • 2. Boingo, "Boingo"
    The last, and one of the best, album from a great 80's band. Danny is a God!
  • 1. Pearl Jam, "Ten"
    You just don't get much better than this. Porch rules!
feel free to email me about music at any time
Added to the site on January 01, 2010
Top Ten Albums List by Tom Slanda
  • 10. Hootie and the Blowfish, "Cracked Rear View"
    honestly, who doesnt know at least 1 song off of this album???
  • 9. Green Day, "Dookie"
    Never liked punk music....except for green day.
  • 8. Ricky Martin, "Ricky Martin"
    I have a deep hatred for this album, but it DID start the whole latin explosion and paved the way for new acts.
  • 7. Alice In Chains, "Dirt"
    A dark album that is just stunning.
  • 6. No Doubt, "Tragic Kingdom"
    Fantastic album. great debut. too bad they couldnt make a good follow up...
  • 5. Backstreet Boys, "Millenium"
    The only recent "pop" album i can listen to, and for good reason.
  • 4. Pearl Jam, "Ten"
    Raw emotion, soulful lyrics, and surprisingly catchy songs.
  • 3. Metallica, "The Black Album"
    Revolutionized metal as we know it today.
  • 2. Creed, "Human Clay"
    It proved that Creed has staying power and is just a great album with good musicianship and even better lyrics
  • 1. Nirvana, "Nevermind"
    Not only the best album of the 90s, but also one of the best of all time.
Added to the site on January 01, 2010
Top Ten Albums List by Tom Slanda
  • 10. Hootie and the Blowfish, "Cracked Rear View"
    honestly, who doesnt know at least 1 song off of this album???
  • 9. Green Day, "Dookie"
    Never liked punk music....except for green day.
  • 8. Ricky Martin, "Ricky Martin"
    I have a deep hatred for this album, but it DID start the whole latin explosion and paved the way for new acts.
  • 7. Alice In Chains, "Dirt"
    A dark album that is just stunning.
  • 6. No Doubt, "Tragic Kingdom"
    Fantastic album. great debut. too bad they couldnt make a good follow up...
  • 5. Backstreet Boys, "Millenium"
    The only recent "pop" album i can listen to, and for good reason.
  • 4. Pearl Jam, "Ten"
    Raw emotion, soulful lyrics, and surprisingly catchy songs.
  • 3. Metallica, "The Black Album"
    Revolutionized metal as we know it today.
  • 2. Creed, "Human Clay"
    It proved that Creed has staying power and is just a great album with good musicianship and even better lyrics
  • 1. Nirvana, "Nevermind"
    Not only the best album of the 90s, but also one of the best of all time.
Added to the site on January 01, 2010
Top Ten Albums List by Will
  • 10. Dave Matthews Band, "Under The Table and Dreaming"
    Acoustic guitar, fiddle, saxophone, flute....sounds like a bluegrass band meets a jazz band. But this was a new sound that was highly influential (especially in the jam band circuit). Incredible musicians, highly original song stylings and currently the most successful live act out there. I used to see them every Wednesday night in Richmond for free at the now defunct Flood Zone. Incredible musicians!!!!!!!!
  • 9. REM, "Automatic For The People"
    "Murmur" was the album that REM came into the music world with a sound like no one else. It was infectiously fresh. "Automatic" though is where REM brought maturity to their work.....OK maturity may not always be a great thing in rock music. But this album is poetic elegance, lyrically and sonically. The last great REM album with the original lineup.
  • 8. Metallica, "Metallica"
    It's always a sad day when your most beloved metal band goes commercial. Well, this may be Metallica's first commercial appeal, but they didn't sacrifice a thing. Their power, energy and rawness are still intact. And the songs shorter lengths make their statements more powerful (in my humble but totally accurate opinion).
  • 7. Jellyfish, "Spilt Milk"
    Talking about overlooked.....this is a nearly unheard of album from a barely heard of band. But this band was incredibly talented. The music wasn't exactly new or groundbreaking, but the production on this album is comparable to Sgt Pepper's and the pop hooks are as infectious as anything the Beatles did. But the influence isn't just the Beatles, it's Beach Boys, Cheap Trick, Big Star, etc. Basically, it's just a bunch of GREAT songs and performances. Too bad they couldn't get along with each other.
  • 6. Primal Scream, "Screamadelica"
    Maybe this album wasn't as well known in the U.S. as in the U.K., but none the less it is when acid dance and rock music came together for the first time with incredibly fresh results. U2s Achtung Baby was the album that made the sound famous in the US (though with less of a dance groove). This is an amazingly overlooked album from the early 90s.
  • 5. Beck, "Odelay"
    An unlikely rock star creates a geeky conglomeration of musical styles that opens up the possibilities for future music and its previous limitations. Bordering musical genious, Odelay is pop, country, jazz, hip hop, rock, dance, r&b all rolled up in one. Perhaps this is what we actually meant by the term "alernative music" (a term that seemed to lose meaning when it became part of the mainstream).
  • 4. Pearl Jam, "Ten"
    This album blended the familiar sounds of 70s hard rock and Seattle's grunge aesthetics into music that will long be considered a defining sound in 90s rock music. While not as groundbreaking as Nevermind (but equally influential), Ten is a collection of excellent songs and intelligent lyrical imagery. Being such a politically correct album of its time, it will be easy to look back 20 years from now and see where young America's mindset was in the 90s. Definitive music for this era.
  • 3. Radiohead, "OK Computer"
    Radiohead seemed destined to be a one hit wonder when "Creep" appeared in the early 90s, and in a sense, they still are a one "hit" wonder (if you go by the singles charts. But then Radiohead created "The Bends" and established themselves as one of the most important artists of the 90s. Then "OK Computer" made them the subject of many imitators. With its beautiful and experimental soundscapes, infectious melodies and immediate influencial appeal, OK Computer became Radiohead's masterpiece.
  • 2. U2, "Achtung Baby"
    This was the moment when one of the greatest rock bands of the 80s successfully redefined themselves to become one of the greatest bands of the 90s. U2 not only drastically and successfully changed their sound and approach, but they helped popularize a new genre in Euro dance oriented rock. While the adjoining tour for this album may have seemingly defaced some of U2s political-mindedness that we admired so much in the 80s, the music from this album is some of the most important work the band has done.
  • 1. Nirvana, "Nevermind"
    Though Kurt Cobain's imagery is one of darkness, the clouds lifted over the rock music scene when this album appeared out of nowhere. It was the moment when the stale party rock cliches of the hair band era finally graduated to the age of dinosaurs and we returned to music that had something to say. Granted, the trends and the bands that followed this album led to their own cliches that quickly staled, but Nevermind was one of the greatest instruments in changing the face of music (in most cases for the better). Rest In Peace Kurt.
I've left off many albums and I wouldn't consider these entries in the proper order, but these are the ones I thought of!!!!!
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